(December 7, 2012 at 8:54 am)Napoléon Wrote: For the record, I didn't even know the scouts got into the whole god business at all. I thought it was simply about hiking, going out picking up litter, earning badges and generally being a nice person.
At least the scout troop I belonged to wasn't too religious, once a year we had a gathering at a church, where special commendations were awarded during st. George's day. I can't remember that we ever had to say an oath involving any gods.. It was really all about wilderness survival, badges, community service, sailing and having fun, but I know of troops in Finland that are really religious.
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
